Anxiety can be an overwhelming experience — a constant sense of worry, unease, or fear that can make even the simplest tasks feel difficult. Whether it’s work pressures, personal challenges, or simply the pace of modern life, anxiety can affect anyone at any time.
At Alison Burgess Counselling, I offer a safe and supportive space to help you understand your anxiety, develop healthier coping strategies, and regain a sense of calm and confidence. If you’ve been searching for help to manage your anxiety, I’m here to help you take that first positive step.
So lets look at a number of things you can do to help yourself to manage your anxiety.
1. Understand Your Anxiety Triggers
The first step toward managing anxiety is recognising what causes it. Triggers can range from stressful events and relationship issues to long-term patterns of thinking.
During our sessions, we’ll explore your experiences in a compassionate, non-judgmental space to uncover these triggers and begin developing practical ways to manage them.
2. Practice Mindfulness and Breathing Techniques
Mindfulness and grounding techniques can help bring your focus back to the present moment. Simple breathing exercises can calm the body’s stress response, making it easier to handle anxious thoughts as they arise.
I often integrate these approaches into therapy to support clients in coping with anxiety and the can have a real, life changing impact on the way you manage challenging situations.
3. Create Healthy Routines That Support You
Lifestyle factors play a significant role in emotional wellbeing. Regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and good sleep hygiene can all contribute to reducing anxiety.
In counselling, we can explore gentle, sustainable changes that fit your life — so you can build resilience and stability one step at a time.
4. Build a Supportive Network
It’s important to surround yourself with people who listen and understand. Talking with trusted friends, family members, or joining local support groups can make a real difference.
Therapy provides an additional layer of support — a space that’s dedicated entirely to you and your wellbeing.
5. Take Things One Step at a Time
Progress with anxiety management doesn’t happen overnight — and that’s okay. Small, consistent steps lead to meaningful change. In our sessions, I’ll help you set realistic goals and celebrate your progress along the way.
If you’re ready to begin coping with anxiety or exploring anxiety counselling, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can create a path toward greater peace of mind, emotional resilience, and self-understanding. You don’t have to face anxiety alone — help is available, and recovery is possible.
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